Largest Publishing in Color online conference starts today

Largest Publishing in Color online conference starts today Publishing in Color has only one objective: increase the number of books published by Christian writers of color. This includes groups such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans, who have been under-represented in terms of the number of published books.  Due to Covid, this conference is online with several acquisition editors and literary agents participating, looking for new writers of color. More…

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Diversity & Inclusion track: Recommended training for all attendees

Diversity & Inclusion track: Recommended training for all attendees The PubU Online program will debut a new track of sessions dedicated to the important topic of Diversity & Inclusion as it relates to strategic levels of Christian publishing: marketing, editorial, leadership.  Four webinars, offered on Mondays at 10 am central, will feature panels of experts who provide important perspectives in addressing the way forward to increase diversity and inclusion in the industry. Session topics will cover Historical Perspectives, Editorial, Marketing,…

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Publishing in Color conference goes online, October 5-10

Publishing in Color conference goes online, October 5-10 For the past two years, Publishing in Color has produced in-person conferences, with the goal of increasing the number of books published by writers of color. Due to the pandemic, for 2020 we have chosen to convert these into a huge online event! So join us for the first ever Publishing in Color Online Conference, which takes place October 5-10, 2020. Several acquisition editors and literary agents are participating, looking for new writers of color, including HarperCollins,…

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Writing for Your Life cancels Spring conferences; Launches online video series

Writing for Your Life cancels Spring conferences; Launches online video series “Reading Hope in Trying Times” Writing for Your Life has made the difficult decision to reschedule or cancel all of their conferences planned for this Spring, including Publishing in Color conferences and The Business of Being a Spiritual Writer seminars. Details can be found on the Writing for Your Life and Publishing in Color websites. But also some good news!  They are launching a new online video series called “Reading Hope…

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Registration opens for Publishing in Color, June 1-3 in New Jersey

Registration opens for Publishing in Color, June 1-3 in New Jersey Publishing in Color has opened registration for their June event, held at Drew University Theological School in Madison, New Jersey on June 1-3. Publishing in Color conferences foster relationships between writers of color and representatives from the spiritual publishing industry. The conference will emphasize networking, relationship building, and learning “how to get published.” Featured keynote speakers are Patricia Raybon and Sophfronia Scott. To participate as a publisher or attend as a writer, visit https://publishingincolor.com/publishing-in-color-new-jersey-2020/

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Publishing in Color conference coming to Nashville

Publishing in Color conference coming to Nashville A Spiritual Writers’ Conference for Under-represented Groups Publishing in Color is a series of conferences for groups of spiritual writers of color who are currently under-represented in terms of getting  published. These include, but are not limited to, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and Native Americans. Registration is now open for Publishing in Color Nashville scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2019. A pre-conference session, The Business of Being a Spiritual Writer, will be held the day…

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ECPA member companies sponsor Publishing in Color Los Angeles

ECPA member companies sponsor Publishing in Color Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – February 4, 2019 – ECPA member companies Baker Publishing Group, Our Daily Bread Ministries, and Writing for Your Life are collaborating to support the next Publishing in Color conference, scheduled for March 25-27, 2019 at the University of Southern California.  USC’s Office of Religious Life and United University Church are also co-sponsors of the event. Publishing in Color is a series of conferences for under-represented groups of…

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ECPA member companies shine at first Publishing in Color conference

ECPA member companies shine at first Publishing in Color conference Colts Neck, NJ – August 22, 2018 – Representatives from several ECPA member companies played leadership roles at the inaugural Publishing in Color conference, the first spiritual writers’ conference specifically targeted at increasing the number of books published by writers of color. The conference took place June 19-20 at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Keynote speakers included Joyce Dinkins, Executive Editor at Our Daily Bread…

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